Diversity in Organizations

by Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology (1994); Oskamp, Stuart; Costanzo, Mark; Chemers, Martin M.

• ISBN13: 9780803955486
• ISBN10: 0803955480
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-07-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

The changing demography of the workforce presents challenges and opportunities to individuals and to the organizations of which they are a part. This volume examines how diversity in organizations affords benefits such as a broader talent pool, but at the same time can lead to tension, misunderstanding and, at times, outright hostility.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Diversity in Organizations

Individual Reactions to Diversity

A Theoretical Framework for the Study of Diversity

Cultural Identity and Diversity in Organizations

Bridging the Gap between Group Differences and Individual Uniqueness

An Analysis of Work Specialization and Organization Level as Dimensions of Workforce Diversity

Diversity Effects on Groups and Teams

Diversity, Power and Mentorship in Organizations

A Cultural, Structural and Behavioral Perspective Diversity in Decision-Making

Teams

All Differences Are Not Created Equal Leadership and Diversity in Groups and Organizations

Organizational Perspectives on Diversity

Diversity in Organizations

Lessons from Demography Research Organizational Implications of Diversity in Higher Education

A Diversity Framework

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